determine
Usage
What are other ways to say determine?
To determine is to arrive at a conclusion after reasoning or observation: He determined that there was no available path to victory. To resolve is to show firmness of purpose: He resolved to ask for a promotion. To decide is to make up one's mind as to what shall be done and the way to do it: He decided to go today.
Example Sentences
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Attention now turns to two other names that could help determine the index’s near-term direction: Apple Inc.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
“What was needed of the Fact Finder was a dive into the financial analysis of both parties to determine what portion of the budget could be allocated to these needs,” wrote the union’s Brian McNamara.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Although the study focused on healthy individuals, the researchers note that more work is needed to determine how these effects translate to clinical populations.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
Announcing the new bench at the weekend, Chief Justice Surya Kant said its hearing will determine "questions of law" in the case.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
There was a singing contest to determine the worst singer, and the votes overwhelmingly went to the Boss.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
